In a major
environment-friendly initiative, the Delhi government on September 11 decided
to impose a blanket ban on manufacture, sale, storage and use of
plastic bags in the national capital.
The decision was taken at Cabinet meeting presided over by Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit.
Officials said the use of plastic cover/pouch to pack magazines, invitation cards, greeting cards will also be prohibited.
Green groups have been demanding a blanket ban on plastic bags in the capital for long.
Following a Delhi High Court order, the government had
in January, 2009 imposed a ban on the use of plastic bags in various
markets, shopping malls, hotels and hospitals but it has not produced
any desired result.
The government has now decided to impose the ban as
per provision of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 under which the
violators could face imprisonment up to five years and fine of upto Rs 1
lakh or both.
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